Video Streaming
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Video Streaming
I purchased a Fitlet2 from Compulab and use it to replace my desktop pc. When using it to view Netflix movies I notice a slight pause every several seconds as the video is played. What should I check? I added a CD player and when attempting to view video the pauses are very apparent. Thank you
Re: Video Streaming
Just Netflix?
What happens when watching Youtube?
What happens when watching Youtube?
Linux Mint Vera 21.1 Cinnamon @ MBM2 Pro
Re: Video Streaming
Video playback performance is dependent on many factors - hardware, OS and graphics driver, player, media encoding, resolution to name a few.
Generally, the Apollo Lake in fitlet2 is OK for playback of H.264 in 1080p. May not playback well H.265 or 4K.
Worth checking that you are using up-to-date display driver.
The easiest thing to try is usually several players. It has been quite a while since we experimented at Compulab with video playback so I cannot recommend a specific one. Ensure that you have hardware acceleration for video decoding enabled.
Often there are post-processing video filters that may impact performance. Especially if they are not supported by the video engine of the GPU.
There is often a difference between performance in Linux and in Windows if you have the flexibility to choose between them.
It is possible to transcode the media to a format that is easier for the hardware to playback, but this is quite a time consuming process.
Generally, the Apollo Lake in fitlet2 is OK for playback of H.264 in 1080p. May not playback well H.265 or 4K.
Worth checking that you are using up-to-date display driver.
The easiest thing to try is usually several players. It has been quite a while since we experimented at Compulab with video playback so I cannot recommend a specific one. Ensure that you have hardware acceleration for video decoding enabled.
Often there are post-processing video filters that may impact performance. Especially if they are not supported by the video engine of the GPU.
There is often a difference between performance in Linux and in Windows if you have the flexibility to choose between them.
It is possible to transcode the media to a format that is easier for the hardware to playback, but this is quite a time consuming process.
Re: Video Streaming
Than you for the replies. YouTube is also affected. I am running LM 19.3. It seems by using Media Player the video is smoother. I am using all the USB ports and have a USB2 expansion (4 ports in use on the expansion). I was going to unplug all the USB ports I could to see if that could affect it. Also could adding memory help? Thank you again.
Re: Video Streaming
I think you are doing the right experiments.
If you have 4 GB RAM or more, changing is not likely to help. If less - maybe.
If you have 4 GB RAM or more, changing is not likely to help. If less - maybe.